RCNews Dec 8

Our appreciation to Sue Davis, Bet and Mark McCormick, Gladys and Wendell Hinman, Phyllis Conrad, Twila Higgins and Jean Schutte on the beautiful job they did decorating the McCracken City Park. Please drive by ‘slowly’ and enjoy!!
 
Congratulations to Jeremy and Ashley Higgins on the birth of a son Carter Allen Higgins, born December 1 in Overland Park. Carter weighed just 1 lb and 4 oz. Grandparents are Doug and Mary Higgins, Lyons; great grandparents Wilfrid and Twila Higgins, McCracken.
 
Saturday afternoon guests of Bet and Jeanette McCormick for an early Christmas supper were Marsha and Mike Harrison, Ness City; Melody Kelley & Chezney, Sand Springs, Oklahoma.
 
Thanksgiving guests of Bill and Barbara Baus were Janet and Dwight Williams, Alexander; Marie Crotinger, Ness City Nursing home; Casey & Robin Warner, Caden and Cameron, Chad & Cissi Warner, Chase, Colton & Cruz Warner, Wichita.
 
December 8, 2011 News
 
Birthdays:  December 8, Rhonda Derr, Sharolyn Legleiter; December 9, Jeremy Higgins, Larry Goddard, John Casey; December 10, Jamette Basgall, Scott Herdman, Leigh Barrett; December 12, Phyllis Higgins, Midge Davenport, Jessica Stull; December 13, Rosemarie Schwindt, Kristopher Taylor, Kasi Taylor, Janice Rein, Cory Malloy, Christina Unrein; December 14, Garrett McCormick, Rachel Irvin.
 
Anniversary:   December 9, Darwin and Dawn Herdman.
 
St. Mary's Catholic Church has been beautifully decorated for Christmas.  If you would like to view the interior anytime during December, please contact Bet and Jeannette McCormick or Roy and Phyllis Conrad for a tour.  Mark your calendar for Saturday, December 31 at 4:00 p.m. for Mass.  Father David Kraus will be here to offer mass at that time.  The church will be open at 1:00 p.m. for private visits prior to the 4:00 p.m. Mass on December 31.  Everyone welcome.
 
Our sympathy to the family of Calvin H. Wilson, Junction City, who was buried at McCracken City Cemetery this past week.  Calvin's son of Junction City, brought his father for the burial.  Bill Greenway assisted him at the McCracken City Cemetery.  We will have an obituary later.  Cal was a member of the Class of 1951 MHS.  His son brought some pictures and items for the museum - a picture of the class of 1951's reunion on July 13, 1991, a graduation announcement for the Class of 1951, postage stamp size pictures of his classmates, name cards.  Also given was a Chattel mortgage executed on May 16, 1929 by C. H. Wilson to the Citizens State Bank of McCracken for a Model A Roadster for the amount of $270.00 and the note of payment for it.  One picture was taken in 1943 of high school boys entering the service.  We are having the names of the young men identified and will let you know when we have all the names. 
 
What a wonderful experience we had on Sunday at McCracken United Methodist Church.   The Posada, the Bell Ringers and the Pro Art choir provided us with a Advent program that was uplifting and needed in this busy world.  Our thanks to all who participated.   By the way the Posada means" Inn" in Spanish speaking countries.
 
Kansas Questions
 
What type of wheat was brought to Kansas in 1874?  Turkey Red Wheat
 
Where is Wolf Creek Power Plant located?  Burlington
 
What is the State Insect?  Honey Bee
 
What is a tree claim?  An extra quarter of land given to homesteaders in 1873 by  the "Timber Act for Planting Trees"
 
What are Kansas castles?  Grain Elevators
 
McCracken History Notes:
 
December 1911
 
August Schutte traded his house in LaCrosse to Burt Nichols for a quarter of land this week.
 
Herbert Davenport left Monday night for Colorado to see about his claim.
 
December 1941
 
Walton Gilbert, of the US Army, who is stationed in Manila, Philippine Island, is helping build an air base.  He is an airplane mechanic.
 
 Mr. and Mrs. Ab Davenport have moved into the living rooms above the former Phillips Grocery and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Phillips have moved into the Pete Brackney house.
 
December 1961
 
The Big Timber 4-H members drew names for Christmas gift exchange at the city office. Dottie Teater, president, called the meeting to order.  Gloria Baus gave a talk about Beethoven for music appreciation.
 
December 1981
 
Members of the All District 7 football team include Doug Elias, Shawn McKinney, lst team; Chris Jones, 2nd team.
 
The Lady Mustangs clobbered Utica 43-25 on Tuesday.  Janet Conner and Kim Brackney each scored 11, Sandy Taylor 10.
 
Jeff Scheuerman scored 26 points in a losing effort against undefeated Sylvan Grove by a score of 87-48 on Friday.